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A big state like Texas should be expected to have many popular tourist attractions, and it fulfills that expectation completely. Things to see and do in Texas range from famous historical sites to amusement parks to natural wonders. Texas actually has more lakes than Minnesota, although Lake Caddo is the only natural lake in the state. Sports fans will find plenty to cheer about in Texas thanks to professional champs like the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs and college teams from the University of Texas and Texas Tech. Even high school football games routinely sell out in Texas.

The Alamo

The Alamo is a historical attraction that is the very symbol of Texas. The names of those who died defending the Alamo have passed into the arena of American legend, names like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. The story of the Alamo has been made into several movies and has become a legend as big as Texas itself. For this reason, you may be surprised at just how small the actual landmark really is. Admission is free, and the Alamo is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas. Visit the Alamo Gift Museum to help with proceeds for this nonprofit endeavor. The Alamo 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78299 (210) 225-1391 thealamo.org

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a fascinating place to visit, whether you understand the facts related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy or believe in the most outlandish of conspiracy theories. You can see the actual spot from which Lee Harvey Oswald fired the fatal shots on November 22, 1963. Other exhibits examine the way the media handled the assassination as well as providing more information on the other major figures in the story, like Jack Ruby. A short walk takes you to the infamous Grassy Knoll, where you can see for yourself whether a second shooter could have fired shots and then escaped unnoticed into the crowds that lined the street that fateful day. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St. Dallas, TX 75202 (214) 747-6660 jfk.org

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas sits on 212 acres in Arlington, right outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area. People dressed as Warner Brothers cartoon characters, like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, interact with guests waiting in line for their chance to get on rides with themes related to DC comic book figures and other cartoon characters. Batman: The Ride is the signature roller coaster of the park and takes guests up 11 stories at speeds topping 50 mph. Other popular rides include Tony Hawk’s Big Spin, Yosemite Sam’s Gold River Adventure and the Aquaman Splashdown. Six Flags Over Texas 2201 Road to Six Flags (Interstate 30) Arlington, TX 76001 (817) 640-8900 sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx

Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park reveals the surprising diversity of the Texas landscape. Within just this one single national park can be found desert, mountains and rivers. You are free to explore the park on horseback, but only if you bring your own horse, as the practice of offering guided horseback tours has been discontinued. The park offers 150 miles of hiking trails with a potential elevation rise of 8,000 feet. The whitewater rafting ranges from Class I to Class III rapids. Santa Elena Canyon offers accessibility while the Lower Canyons offer a chance for multiday rafting through deep chasms and mountains. Big Bend National Park 1 Headquarters Drive Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 (432) 477-2291 nps.gov/index.htm

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